Imperial War Museum Duxford
Imperial War Museum Duxford
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR
England
Website
Website
General information
Telephone
01223 835 000
Fax
01223 837 267
Duxford is a former Royal Air Force fighter base and Europe’s leading aviation museum with many original period buildings such as the Control Tower and hangars still in use alongside state of the art award-winning exhibition buildings including AirSpace and the American Air Museum.
Get up close to over 200 rare and historic aircraft which are on show at Duxford whilst over 50 historic flying aircraft, based at the airfield, regularly take to the sky. Duxford also has one of the finest collections of tanks, military vehicles and artillery in the country.
Venue Type:
Museum, Heritage site, Transport heritage site
Additional info
Ample free parking. Duxford is situated at junction 10 of the M11, 15 minutes south of Cambridge and 40 minutes from the M25.
The majority of Duxford's buildings have level entry or ramped access for wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are available on loan and can be booked in advance. Guide dogs welcome.
Imperial War Museum Duxford
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR
England
Website
Website
General information
Telephone
01223 835 000
Fax
01223 837 267
The Normandy Experience looks at the dramatic invasion of Europe on D-Day, June 1944, and the events that followed in Normandy and NW Europe until the end of the war.
'Monty' reveals one of the men behind the events shown in The Normandy Experience - Field Marshal Montgomery.
The British Aircraft Collection: A selection of military and civil aircraft for you to browse.
The Naval Collection: A fascinating range of exhibits from midget submarines to naval helicopters.
The Land Warfare Hall houses Duxford's collection of tanks, trucks and artillery.
The Battle of Britain Exhibition looks at the people and machines involved in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz of 1940-1941.
The American Air Museum houses the finest collection of historic American combat aircraft outside the United States.
'The Forgotten War' Exhibition highlights the political, military and the personal aspects of the Second World War in the Far East, the Pacific and in particular, Burma between 1941 and 1945.
The history of the Royal Anglian Regiment Museum from 1958 - 1960. Includes The Cambridgeshire Regiment Collection.
AirSpace houses the finest collection of aircraft including iconic Concorde, the Lancaster and much more!
Collection details
Weapons and War, Social History, Land Transport, Aviation
Key artists and exhibits
- Concorde
- Spitfire
- Hurricane
- Aircraft
- Military Vehicles
- Tanks
- Wartime
- RAF
- USAAF
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Public access available to collections information
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Imperial War Museum Duxford
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR
England
Website
Website
General information
Telephone
01223 835 000
Fax
01223 837 267
Easter Family Activities 2010
Spring is just around the corner, and what better way to combat the winter blues than by planning your Easter visit to Imperial War Museum Duxford?
Imperial War Museum Duxford is set in the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside and is the perfect place to enjoy an active day out.
There are fun family activities on offer throughout the Easter holidays, enabling visitors to get hands-on with Second World War history.
All activities are included in the standard admission to the Museum and as usual children aged 15 and under come FREE.
Activities on offer:
Home Front Britain
Secrets and Spies
Legendary Lancaster
B-17 Bomber Crew
Make do and Mend on the Home Front
The British Soldier - then
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
- All ages
Where
Imperial War Museum Duxford
Admission
Adult £16.50, Senior/Student £13.20, Children FREE. Other concessions available and group discounts. For more information on Easter family activities visit www.iwm.org.uk/duxford or call 01223 835 000.
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the RAF today
See the legendary aircraft of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight on ground display alongside contemporary Royal Air Force aircraft. RAF pilots and personnel will meet and mingle with visitors, who will also have the opportunity to chat with Battle of Britain veterans.
The event will also showcase the diverse roles of the contemporary RAF with a range of ground activities, including performances by the renowned Band of the Royal Air Force College and will culminate with a Sunset Ceremony with the Queen’s Colour Squadron in honour of all RAF personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
Where
Imperial War Museum Duxford
Admission
Adult £18.50, Senior £14.80 , Children aged 15 and under FREE. Other concessions avialble and group rates. Visit www.iwm.org.uk/duxford for more information.
Spring Air Show
Opening Duxford’s air show season, the 2010 Spring Air Show presents an aerial spectacle that features civil and historic aircraft, both vintage and modern.
On the ground, take part in activities for all ages, from fun rides to tank rides.
For more information on air show call 01223 835 000 or visit www.iwm.org.uk/duxford
Suitable for
- All ages
When
12-12am
Where
Imperial War Museum Duxford
Military Vehicle Show
Experience the sheer power of some of the biggest tanks as well as the more quirky peculiarities of smaller vehicles such as jeeps and 1940s ambulances. The owners of these amazing vehicles will be on hand to chat to visitors, passing on their infectious enthusiasm for military vehicles.
Visitors will also be able to see military vehicles in action as they take part in a cavalcade along Duxford's runway.
Enjoy the excitement, power and thrill of the Military Vehicle Show - a fun day out for all the family!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
When
10am-6pm
Where
Imperial War Museum Duxford
Admission
Children aged 15 and under FREE, Adult £18.50, Senior £14.80. Other concessions available and special group rates. For more details visit the Museum website www.iwm.org.uk/duxford or call 01223 835 000.
Flying Legends
Flying Legends - two words which instantly evoke the very best of classic aircraft displaying at Duxford in one of the world's most celebrated air shows.
The Fighter Collection and the Imperial War Museum Duxford are proud to present the 2010 event; another unmissable fusion of power, sounds and nostalgia.
For more information on air show call 01223 835 000 or visit www.iwm.org.uk/duxford
Suitable for
- All ages
When
12-12am
Where
Imperial War Museum Duxford
American Air Day
American Air Day showcases the work of the United States Air Force in Europe, and in particular, the Third Air Force, partially based in the United Kingdom. This family-friendly day comprises a rich mix of flying and ground-based activities.
This fantastic day acknowledges the historic link between Duxford and the United States Air Force that dates back to 1918 and is represented today by the stunning American Air Museum in Britain which is based on site at Imperial War Museum Duxford.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
When
10am-6pm
Where
Imperial War Museum Duxford
Admission
Children aged 15 and under FREE, Adult £18.50, Senior £14.80. Other concessions available and special group rates. For more details visit the Museum website www.iwm.org.uk/duxford or call 01223 835 000.
The Battle of Britain Air Show
IWM Duxford presents an evocative commemoration of the aerial battle that proved the strategic turning point in the Second World War.
The Battle of Britain Air Show remembers the pilots and aircraft synonymous with this renowned aerial conflict, including pilots who came from across the globe to fight for world freedom.
Expect to see squadrons of Battle of Britain aircraft at Europe’s best preserved Second World War airfield.
For more information on air show call 01223 835 000 or visit www.iwm.org.uk/duxford
Suitable for
- All ages
When
12-12am
Where
Imperial War Museum Duxford
The Autumn Air Show
Closing the UK’s air show season, Duxford’s Autumn Air Show features superb modern and historic aircraft in an array of aerobatics and stunning displays.
The relaxed atmosphere is equally appreciated by pilots and crowds and makes for a perfect Sunday outing.
For more information on air show call 01223 835 000 or visit www.iwm.org.uk/duxford
Suitable for
- All ages
When
12-12am
Where
Imperial War Museum Duxford
Imperial War Museum Duxford
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR
England
Website
Website
General information
Telephone
01223 835 000
Fax
01223 837 267
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